Question

Do your HCG levels go up after a miscarraige?

Share

I had a miscarriage on July 14 2010. I had a HCG test 2 weeks later. The doctor had called me and told me my HCG was negative. I had also took a pregnancy test at 2 weeks it was negative. I took a pregnancy test on Aug 9th and it was negative. Then I took a pregnancy test on Aug 12th and it was positive but the line was very faint. So I went in same day and I got a blood test and they said that my HCG level was low. It was only 8. I have read that if you are 3 and 4 weeks you can be only at 5 HCG. The test I took was first responce 6 day sooner. Then I took the digtal first responce 5 days sooner that day and it came out negative. I took a digtal the next day and it was positive. Im going to get my HCG again tomorrow I just want to see if anyone has any inputs.

Mom Answers

I had a miscarriage in August, bled and the whole 9. I have been going back every week to follow the HCG down to zero. Last week they were about 20 now it is 50. My doctor called for a new stat HCG for fri morning and follow up later that afternoon. Said could possibly be a new pregnancy. So if you have been sexually active it could very well be a new pregnancy. Best of luck to the both of us!

I suposedly had a miscarriage on the 13th of this month (around 6 weeks). Ive been back twice to check my levels. not only are they not going down but they are going UP. i am searching and searching if this may mean that I am still pregnant or perhapps lost one of twins... i would now be 8 weeks. someone help!!

I have had 3 miscarriages. After the last one, it took 6-7 weeks for my HCG levels to drop to zero, verified by a blood test every week. Doctor said that if I took a home pregnancy test, it would be a false positive (from the lost pregnancy). However, since yours dropped to almost nothing, and now you are getting some positive pregnancy test results, here's what I would do: Call your doctor, explain the situation. Ask if you can come in for an ultrasound-if it is a very early pregnancy, they may be able to see baby, possibly even a heartbeat.

If your HCG levels were negative following the miscarriage and you have since had a positive test result, sounds like a new pregnancy that could just be VERY early. Good luck and I hope you get good numbers on your second draw.

This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use.

This site is published by BabyCenter, L.L.C., which is responsible for its contents as further described and qualified in the Terms of Use.